Day 1 Fri 30 Aug: Launceston - Melbourne - Perth DinnerFlight VA1361 depart Launceston 0620 - 0720 Melbourne & Flight VA679 depart Melbourne 0805 - 1025 Perth On arrival in Perth after our early morning flight from Launceston we are met by our local coach captain and enjoy a city highlights tour of Perth before arriving at our hotel in time to freshen up prior to dinner.Overnight Perth: Sage Hotel

Day 2 Sat 31 Aug: Kings Park & Botanical Gardens - Swan River Scenic Cruise Breakfast & DinnerToday after breakfast we make our way up to Kings Park & the Botanical Gardens. Kings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. It is rich in Aboriginal and European history, contemporary culture and offers innovative design, displays and services. Kings Park has an international reputation for scientific research, leading horticulture, conservation and public education. Kings Park is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanical Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora. Two thirds of the 400 hectare park is protected as bushland and provides a haven for native biological diversity. Visitors enjoy the sweeping views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, the city skyline and the Darling Ranges to the east. There are free daily guided walks available or we may like to explore on our own. There are also plenty of on-site cafés available for refreshments. This afternoon we board our Swan River Scenic Cruise at Barrack Street Jetty which travels between Perth and the Port of Fremantle. While we enjoy a cuppa our captain points out the sights including Perth’s impressive Bell Tower, the restored Swan Brewery, Kings Park, Royal Perth Yacht Club, the magnificent homes overlooking the river and Fremantle’s busy inner harbour. Our cruise returns to the Perth jetty where we board our coach and transfer back to our accommodation before dinner.Overnight Perth: Sage Hotel

Day 3 Sun 1 Sept: Perth - Mandurah - Margaret River Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerThis morning after breakfast we depart Perth and travel down to Margaret River via Mandurah, Bunbury and Busselton. In Mandurah, we will be enjoying a delightful morning tea cruise along the beautiful canals of Mandurah. There are between 75 and 100 bottlenose dolphins in the Mandurah waters. The dolphins are very friendly and are often seen playing in the wake of our vessels as we cruise by the award winning Mandurah Ocean Marina and glide past the Venetian Canals. Marvel at the luxury canal homes and see the world renowned Ramsar* listed Creery Wetlands and their abundant birdlife – all brought to life by our informative captain’s commentary. After our cruise we head to the Backbeach Cafe and Restaurant for lunch, located on Bunbury’s Backbeach with uninterrupted views of crisp white sand and the Indian Ocean. After lunch we will visit the Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the world stretching almost 2km out to sea.

Western AustraliaPerth, Margaret River, Albany, Wave Rock, Wildflowers

10 Days / 9 NightsDeparts: Friday 30th August - Sunday 8th September 2019

Tour Cost $4,200.00 per person Twin Share (Single Supplement $690.00)

Added Option: Indian Pacific Rail (Limited availability)14 Days / 13 Nights

Departs: Friday 30th August - Thursday 12th September 2019

McDermott’s CoachesPhone: 03 6330 3717 Email: sales@mcdermotts.com.au Address: 35 Legana Park Drive, Legana, TAS 7277

Day 3 continuedOur next stop is the Margaret River Chocolate Company providing a fascinating insight into the world of chocolate, with free chocolate tastings, interactive displays, viewing windows to watch the chocolate products being made and a family friendly atmosphere. Information and merchandise are available on all aspects of chocolate, plus a mouth-watering range of chocolate bars, chocolate-coated delights, hand-made truffles, novelty chocolates, ice creams, chocolate milk and a variety of chocolate cakes and deserts. We now head to our accommodation in Margaret River to check in before meeting for dinner in the motel’s restaurant. Overnight Margaret River: Stay Margaret River

Day 4 Mon 2 Sept: Margaret River Breakfast & DinnerThis morning after breakfast we depart for Cape Leeuwin, the most southern west tip of Australia. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is one of only two places in the world that has guided vessels where two great oceans meet. We will enjoy a delicious morning tea here. After leaving Cape Leeuwin we travel up along Caves Road to Prevelly at the mouth of the Margaret River. We now have the opportunity to purchase lunch and have a browse before visiting the cellar door at Leeuwin Estate. Our tour and tasting provides us with valuable insight into the history of the Estate, the unique collection of contemporary artworks featured on the ‘Art Series’ labels and the philosophy behind winemaking. The Margaret River Region is a boutique shopper’s dream – clothes, souvenirs, gifts, books, gourmet food items, vintage accessories, there are many inviting little shops tucked around every corner, we will have free time now to explore before we return to our accommodation for dinner in the motel’s restaurant. Overnight Margaret River: Stay Inn Margaret River

Day 5 Tues 3 Sept: Margaret River - Albany Breakfast & DinnerAfter breakfast and checkout we depart Margaret River and travel via the Vasse Highway onto the capital of Karri Tree territory, Pemberton, this town thrives as a result of logging the surrounding forest. In spring the forest floor is a mat of colourful wildflowers. It’s near here that we pay a visit to the impressive Gloucester Tree, a towering karri that was once used as a watchtower for bushfires. Our next stop is Walpole to purchase lunch (own expense). After lunch we travel through the Tingle State Forest where we visit the “Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk”. This area contains the “Giants” for which the forest was named and features some trees five metres in diameter at the base. To appreciate the beauty of the forest, we can stroll along the Canopy Walk, or for land lovers we can follow the Ancient Empire ground level boardwalk. Later in the day we check into our accommodation in Albany before enjoying dinner.Overnight Albany: Country Comfort Amity

Day 6 Wed 4 Sept: Albany Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerThis morning after a bright start we view the impressive Albany Wind Farm as we drive past en-route to the Torndirrup National Park and The Whaling Station Museum. The Albany Wind Farm is one of the most spectacular and largest wind farms in Australia. Next, we take a drive along the Torndirrup National Park, where the Southern Ocean has sculpted a Natural Bridge in the coastal granites and formed The Gap, where the waves rush in and out with tremendous ferocity. The Blowholes, a crackline in the granite, ‘blows’ air and occasionally spray, all well worth a stop. We arrive at Albany`s historic Whaling Station where our private guide will take us through the stories of the workers, the whales and their place in the economic and social history of Albany. It is not always a pleasant story, but believe it is an important story to share. Following our guided tour we are free to roam the deck of the Cheynes IV ship, our whale oil tank theatres and fascinating photo and artefact galleries plus take a walk through the Wildflower Garden or Wildlife Park. After a light lunch at Whaler’s Galley Cafe. This afternoon we visit the National Anzac Centre. Opened on the 1st of November 2014 by the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand, The National ANZAC Centre is an award-winning facility that uses multimedia, interactive technology and historical artefacts to create a deeply personal connection with the past, as well as pay tribute to those who served. The experience delivered at the NAC is known for commemorating the war through the stories of the ANZACs as opposed to telling its own story via pro-war or anti-war sentiments. The symbolic location of the centre, selected for its strong sense of place as it looks out across King George Sound, the location from where the convoys gathered and then left. We also have time to explore the Mount Clarence Parkland’s containing the Mount Clarence Memorial and Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum. Overnight Albany: Country Comfort Amity

Day 7 Thurs 5 Sept: Albany - Stirling Ranges - Hyden Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerLeaving Albany today, we travel up to the magnificent Stirling Ranges National Park where from September to November the Range landscape is an awe-inspiring sight as it is carpeted with over 500 different varieties of wild-flowers. Forty varieties of these are found nowhere else on earth, making this one of the most outstanding botanic reserves in Australia. We stop and take in the views from Bluff Knoll, the highest peak in the park. We make our way to the Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre. Here we enjoy a talk, guided tour of the aviaries and sanctuary. This will also be our lunch venue. We then continue north to our accommodation in Hyden for check in and dinner.Overnight Hyden: Wave Rock Motel

Day 8 Fri 6 Sep: Mulk’s Cave - Wave Rock - Hippos Yawn Breakfast & DinnerToday we enjoy a day of exploring the vast salt lakes and the breathtaking wildflowers with more than 2,500 varieties growing in this area. We also stop at the rock art site of Mulka`s Cave before arriving back in Hyden where we visit Wave Rock. Situated a short walk from Wave Rock, the Wildflower Shoppe incorporates the Wave Rock Visitor Centre, Cafe and Country Kitchen, Wildlife Park, Wildflower Souvenir Shoppe and Lace Place. The Lace Place contains over 2000 items dating from 1650 to the present and many are hand made from the period 1650- 1700. After purchasing lunch we visit the unusual formations of the world renowned Wave Rock and also Hippos Yawn. Wave Rock is a 15 metre granite wall, formed by relentless forces of wind, water and time and stands as a lonely monument to nature. At dusk, weather permitting, why not take in the spectacular sunset from the top of Wave Rock before returning to our motel for dinner.Overnight Hyden: Wave Rock Motel

Day 9 Sat 7 Sept: Hyden - Corrigin - Perth Breakfast & DinnerAfter breakfast and checkout, we leave Hyden and continue our journey along the “Wildflower Drive”. We arrive in Corrigin and visit the Mallee Tree Cafe and Gallery, where we will enjoy morning tea. We have time to visit The Corrigin Pioneer Museum which provides a link with the past in its display of early Australian farm machinery. After our visit here, we stop at the famous Dog Cemetery. Established in 1974, the Dog Cemetery, is a tribute to Man’s Best Friend. With over 20 loved ones now buried, the cemetery is unique to Corrigin and well worth a visit. After our visit, we travel to the historic township of York for the chance to purchase lunch before our tour. York was the first inland European Settlement in Western Australia and has maintained a vibrant spirit among its many Victorian and Federation buildings. On our highlights tour of York, we admire the wonderfully preserved buildings and gain an insight into the grand old pioneer days. Traveling through the Darling Ranges we make our way back to our Perth accommodation. Dinner tonight in the hotel.Overnight Perth: Sage Hotel

Day 10 Sun 8 Sept: Perth - Launceston BreakfastAfter breakfast, we check out and transfer to the Perth Airport for check in and our flight back to Launceston after a wonderful time away.Flight VA686 departs Perth 1230 - 1800 Melbourne & Flight VA1378 departs Melbourne 1910 - 2015 Launceston

Gold Service - Indian Pacific Rail Option: Day 10 Sun 8 Sept: Perth - Indian Pacific Railway - Kalgoorlie-Boulder Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerToday we bid farewell to Western Australia as we check in at the East Perth Railway Station to board Australia’s own iconic train the legendary Indian Pacific for our rail journey through to Sydney. We depart Perth at 9.00am for our journey across the “Mighty Nullarbor”. We enjoy a delicious lunch in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant carriage as we watch the world roll by. Our first off train excursion is in the wild west town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. We visit Hannan’s North Tourist Mine where we can view the minerals exhibition, visit the Chinese Gardens and climb up on to a dump truck for a great photo opportunity before heading to the oversized ‘Super Pit’. Overnight Indian Pacific – Gold Service

Day 11 Mon 9 Sept: Kalgoorlie - Cook Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerWe wake up this morning with sweeping Nullarbor Plain passing by our cabin windows, if lucky enough we may even see some kangaroos or the occasional circling bird of prey. We enjoy a leisurely breakfast before stepping off the train for a short stop in Cook. We have the opportunity to wander through the once bustling railway community, now effectively a ghost town, Cook gives new meaning to the expression "middle of nowhere". Once back on board we enjoy the rest of the day, sit back and relax as the train continues its trek across the longest single stretch of railway in the world. Overnight Indian Pacific – Gold Service

Day 12 Tues 10 Sept: Adelaide - Broken Hill Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerThis morning our desert views have made way for the rolling South Australian countryside. Arriving in Adelaide, prepare for an entertaining stop in a beautifully-designed city renowned for international arts festivals, pop-up bars, and laneway restaurants. Once disembarking we join one of two off train excursions, Adelaide Central Market or a highlights tour of Adelaide. Once we are back onboard we have time to relax as we watch the pastures dissolve into tough mallee scrub on approach to Broken Hill. Known as the Silver City, Broken Hill is one of Australia’s legendary Outback bases defined by its wide streets, country pubs and ties with the Royal Flying Doctors Service and School of the Air. Again, we have the choice of two excursions, The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery or The Palace Hotel. Overnight Indian Pacific – Gold Service

Day 13 Wed 11 Sept: Blue Mountains - Sydney Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerThe Blue Mountains are a favourite getaway destination for Sydneysiders and now we have the chance to explore why this gorgeous World Heritage listed area is so appealing. After our arrival into Mount Victoria, we’ll head to Scenic World where we’ll get to enjoy four amazing mountain experiences. The Scenic Skyway takes us 270 metres above ancient ravines that pass beneath the glass cabin floor for an amazing bird’s eye view. Our vista is 360 degrees and takes in the famous Three Sisters, the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Photograph more of those incredible views from the Scenic Cableway as we descend more than 500 metres to the valley floor where we can stroll through Jurassic Age rainforest on the elevated Scenic Walkway. The steepest passenger railway in the world (52-degree incline), the Scenic Railway, with its glass-roofed carriages, is one of the most popular attractions of the mountains and definitely a must-do. Next, travel to the stunning Echo Point Lookout perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba to enjoy a light lunch, where perennial favourites are paired with award-winning wine and beer to complement those amazing views. Following the same rail line as the Indian Pacific, we join a private charter service to complete our journey to Sydney’s Central Station arriving approx. 3.30pm. At Central Station we collect our luggage and will now transfer to the Holiday Inn Sydney Hotel. Dinner tonight will be in the hotel.

Day 14 Thu 12 Sept: Sydney - Launceston BreakfastAfter breakfast and a late checkout, we will transfer to the Sydney airport for our direct flight home after a wonderful time away with Trade Travel.Flight VA1092 departs Sydney 1430 - arrives Launceston 1620

The Indian Pacific Rail Experience

Tour Highlights: Swan River Scenic Cruise; Kings Park & Botanical Gardens; Mandurah Canal Cruise; Backbeach Cafe & Restaurant; Busselton Jetty; Margaret River Chocolate Company; Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse; Leeuwin Estate Winery; Gloucester Tree; Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk; Torndirrup National Park - Natural Bridge, The Gap, Blowholes; Albany`s Whaling Station, Wildflower Garden, Wildlife Park; National ANZAC Centre; Mount Clarence Parkland’s; Stirling Ranges National Park; Bluff Knoll; Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre; Mulka`s Cave; Wave Rock; Hippo’s Yawn; Wildflower Shoppe; Wildflower Drive; Corrigin Dog Cemetery & Corrigin Pioneer Museum; Historic township of York & much more.Indian Pacific Rail & Off Train Tours: Kalgoorlie - Hannan’s North Tourist Mine & Super Pit; Cook; Adelaide - Highlights Tour or Adelaide Markets; Broken Hill - The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery or The Palace Hotel; Blue Mountains - Scenic World; Three Sisters; Jamison Valley; Katoomba Falls and Echo Point.

For Bookings Contact: 03 6330 3717Email: sales@mcdermotts.com.au

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Tour Price Includes:• Return economy flights Launceston to Perth & Perth to Launceston• Luxury coach travel • 9 Nights quality hotel accommodation• Breakfast, lunch & dinner as per Itinerary (21 meals) • All entry fees, attractions & guides as per Itinerary

Indian Pacific Tour Price:• Indian Pacific Rail Gold Class - Perth to Sydney• Accommodation, dinner and breakfast in Sydney• Transfers to and from accommodation in Sydney • Direct flight Sydney to Launceston

Fly/Rail/FlyIndian Pacific Rail

On application, early bookings essential due to availability!

Deposit: A deposit of $500 per person is due with completed & signed booking forms by, Friday 29th March 2019

Final Payment: Due no later than Friday 24th May 2019

McDermott’s CoachesPhone: 03 6330 3717 Email: sales@mcdermotts.com.au Address: 35 Legana Park Drive, Legana, TAS 7277

Western AustraliaPerth, Margaret River, Albany, Wave Rock, Wildflowers